Vegetarian Matzoh Balls
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons white onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup matzoh meal
- 7 cups vegetable stock
- Additional stock for serving
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, salt, cayenne pepper, onion, and butter.
- Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the matzoh meal in several additions.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour.
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable stock to a boil.
- Moisten hands with cold water and roll the matzoh mixture into 3/4 inch balls.
- After all the balls are formed, drop them into the boiling stock.
- Return to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Serve warm in vegetable stock.
eggs, salt, cayenne pepper, white onion, unsalted butter, meal, vegetable stock, serving
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/vegetarian-matzoh-balls-108017 (may not work)